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Yahoo
29-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Jackson State wins award for top men's program in SWAC
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – For the second time in three years, Jackson State University (JSU) won the C.D. Henry Award as the top overall men's athletics program in the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) for 2024-25. 'Our student-athletes competed at the highest level all season and I am extremely proud of what they have been able to accomplish, and this is a culmination of that hard work,' Vice President/Director of Athletics Ashley Robinson said. 'They represented Jackson State at the highest level, competing for numerous conference championships and placing in the top three in eight sports.' Jackson State wins SWAC Softball Championship The Tigers last won the award in 2022-23 after accumulating 72.0 points in men's sponsored sports. Alabama State (68.5) and Texas Southern (68.0) finished in second and third place respectively. Jackson State won the award following a year that included a SWAC and HBCU National Championship in football in the fall and a second-place finish in indoor track and field early in the winter. The men's basketball program finished second in the regular season (and tournament), while men's tennis finished second in the conference tournament. Jackson State's men's outdoor track and field finished second in the conference meet, while cross country finished fifth overall, and the baseball program finished sixth overall. Jackson State finished second in the James Frank Commissioner's Cup after finishing with 147.5 points, finishing just behind Alabama State (163.0). Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Miami Herald
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Shaquille O'Neal wears HBCU gear on Inside the NBA
On a recent Thursday night broadcast of Inside the NBA, Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal made waves not for his on-court analysis, but for his wardrobe. Shaq sported a bold Alabama State button-up sweater, placing the HBCU squarely in the national spotlight. While it may have seemed like a casual fashion choice to some, for historically Black colleges and universities, this moment represents something far greater: the power of celebrity amplification. Shaquille O'Neal's cultural impact extends well beyond basketball. As one of the most recognizable figures in sports and entertainment, his choices-whether in business, endorsements, or attire-carry weight. By wearing Alabama State gear on one of the NBA's most-watched shows, he not only elevated the school's brand but also signaled his endorsement of HBCUs more broadly. This kind of exposure is priceless. It introduces HBCUs to broader audiences, attracts potential students, and boosts alumni pride-all while encouraging deeper investment in Black institutions of higher learning. Adding context to this gesture is Shaq's personal connection to HBCUs. His son, Shaqir O'Neal, recently played for Florida A&M, where he had a career-best season before transferring to Sacramento State. Prior to playing at FAMU, Shaqir played for Johnny Jones at Texas Southern University. Shaqir's journey through the HBCU athletic system lends credibility to Shaquille's public support and suggests an authentic commitment rather than a performative gesture. Ultimately, Shaq wearing Alabama State apparel on national television is more than a fashion statement-it's a powerful nod to the importance and value of HBCUs. As institutions that have historically nurtured Black excellence, HBCUs benefit immensely when figures of Shaquille O'Neal's stature shine a light on their legacy. In doing so, he helps to reinforce their cultural relevance and expand their reach in a competitive collegiate landscape. The post Shaquille O'Neal wears HBCU gear on Inside the NBA appeared first on HBCU Gameday. Copyright HBCU Gameday 2012-2025
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
NCAA tournament TV schedule: Where can you watch March Madness Elite Eight games?
March Madness has finally begun. The field of 68 was determined by the selection committee on Sunday, and while some of its choices invited controversy, the show must go on. The bracket was then whittled down to 64 teams after the First Four on Tuesday and Wednesday with Alabama State, North Carolina, Mount St. Mary's and Xavier advancing to the first round. Advertisement The opening day of the first round had some notable upsets, including No. 12 McNeese beating No. 5 Clemson. No. 11 Drake also took down sixth-seeded Missouri. Day 2 followed with another big upset when No. 12 Colorado State beat No. 5 Memphis. Since then, college basketball's elite have reigned over the tournament. Only one double-digit seed advanced to the Sweet 16: Arkansas, which upset St. John's in the second round. Only four conferences — SEC, Big 12, Big Ten and ACC — make up the Sweet 16, with the first four games scheduled for Thursday. All four top-seeded teams reached the Elite Eight, and Florida and Duke are already onto the Final Four. [Yahoo Fantasy Bracket Mayhem is back: Enter for a shot to win up to $50K] What TV networks will broadcast March Madness games? Four different networks are carrying March Madness games in 2025. During the first round of the tournament, TruTV, CBS, TNT and TBS will carry various games. TruTV is channel 246 on DirecTV. It's listed as channel 242 on Dish. It varies on other providers. Advertisement The Sweet 16 round of games will be carries on two networks: CBS and TBS. The TV schedule for the Elite Eight games will be announced later. Streaming games is also an option. Any streaming service that has access to CBS, TBS, TNT and truTV, including YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV and Sling TV, is also showing the games. Both Final Four games and the national championship will air on CBS. March Madness begins March 18 with the First Four and ends April 7 with the national championship. (Photo by) (Meg Oliphant via Getty Images) March Madness 2025 full schedule, TV networks Once the final 64 teams are set, the first round of the 2025 NCAA Tournament can begin. Below is a full schedule of each tournament game, including start times and TV networks for each matchup. All times are Eastern. Tuesday, March 18 (First Four) No. 16 Alabama State 70, No. 16 St. Francis 68 No. 11 North Carolina 95, No. 11 San Diego State 68 Wednesday, March 19 (First Four) No. 16 Mount St. Mary's 83, No. 16 American 72 No. 11 Xavier 86, No. 11 Texas 80 Thursday, March 20 (First Round) No. 9 Creighton 89, No. 8 Louisville 75 No. 4 Purdue 75, No. 13 High Point 63 No. 3 Wisconsin 85, No. 14 Montana 66 No. 1 Houston 78, No. 16 SIU Edwardsville 40 No. 1 Auburn 83, No. 16 Alabama State 63 No. 12 McNeese 69, No. 5 Clemson 67 No. 6 BYU 80, No. 11 VCU 71 No. 8 Gonzaga 89, No. 9 Georgia 68 No. 2 Tennessee 77, No. 15 Wofford 62 No. 10 Arkansas 79, No. 7 Kansas 72 No. 4 Texas A&M 80, No. 13 Yale 71 No. 11 Drake 67, No. 6 Missouri 57 No. 7 UCLA 72, No. 10 Utah State 47 No. 2 St. John's 83, No. 15 Omaha 53 No. 5 Michigan 68, No. 12 UC San Diego 65 No. 3 Texas Tech 82, No. 14 UNC Wilmington 72 Friday, March 21 (First Round) No. 9 Baylor 75, No. 8 Mississippi State 72 No. 2 Alabama 90, No. 15 Robert Morris 81 No. 3 Iowa State 82, No. 14 Lipscomb 55 No. 12 Colorado State 78, No. 5 Memphis 70 No. 1 Duke 93, No. 16 Mount St. Mary's 49 No. 7 St. Mary's 59, No. 10 Vanderbilt 56 No. 6 Ole Miss 71, No. 11 North Carolina 64 No. 4 Maryland 81, No. 13 Grand Canyon 49 No. 1 Florida 95, No. 16 Norfolk State 69 No. 3 Kentucky 76, No. 14 Troy 57 No. 10 New Mexico 75, No. 7 Marquette 66 No. 4 Arizona 93, No. 13 Akron 65 No. 8 UConn 67, No. 9 Oklahoma 59 No. 6 Illinois 86, No. 11 Xavier 73 No. 2 Michigan State 87, No. 15 Bryant 62 No. 5 Oregon 81, No. 12 Liberty 52 Advertisement Saturday, March 22 (Second Round) No. 4 Purdue 76, No. 12 McNeese 62 No. 10 Arkansas 75, No. 2 St. John's 66 No. 5 Michigan 91, No. 4 Texas A&M 79 No. 3 Texas Tech 77, No. 11 Drake 64 No. 1 Auburn 82, No. 9 Creighton 70 No. 6 BYU 91, No. 3 Wisconsin 89 No. 1 Houston 81, No. 8 Gonzaga 76 No. 2 Tennessee 67, No. 7 UCLA 58 Sunday, March 23 (Second Round) No. 1 Florida 77, No. 8 UConn 75 No. 1 Duke 89, No. 9 Baylor 66 No. 3 Kentucky 84, No. 6 Illinois 75 No. 2 Alabama 80, No. 7 St. Mary's 66 No. 4 Maryland 72, No. 12 Colorado State 71 No. 6 Ole Miss 91, No. 3 Iowa State 78 No. 2 Michigan State 71, No. 10 New Mexico 63 No. 4 Arizona 87, No. 5 Oregon 83 Thursday, March 27 (Sweet 16) No. 2 Alabama 113, No. 6 BYU 88 No. 1 Florida 87, No. 4 Maryland 71 No. 1 Duke 100, No. 4 Arizona 93 No. 3 Texas Tech 85, No. 10 Arkansas 83 Friday, March 28 (Sweet 16) No. 2 Michigan State 73, No. 6 Ole Miss 70 No. 2 Tennessee 78, No. 3 Kentucky 65 No. 1 Auburn 78, No. 5 Michigan 65 No. 1 Houston 62, No. 4 Purdue 60 Saturday, March 29 (Elite Eight) No. 1 Florida 84, No. 3 Texas Tech 79 No. 1 Duke 85, No. 2 Alabama 65 Sunday, March 30 (Elite Eight) 1:20 p.m.: No. 2 Tennessee vs. No. 1 Houston (CBS) 4:05 p.m.: No. 2 Michigan State vs. No. 1 Auburn (CBS) Saturday, April 5 (Final Four) 6:09 p.m.: TBA vs. TBA (CBS) 8:49 p.m.: TBA vs. TBA (CBS) Monday, April 7 (National Championship) 8:50 p.m.: TBA vs. TBA (CBS) How to watch March Madness 2025: If you buy something through a link in this article, we may earn commission. 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USA Today
23-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Alabama State won its conference, but didn't get spot into NCAA postseason. Here's why
Alabama State won its conference, but didn't get spot into NCAA postseason. Here's why Last Wednesday, Alabama State women's golf won the Southwestern Athletic Conference title and locked up a spot in NCAA Regionals. Or so most people thought. In women's college golf, there are 29 conferences with automatic spots guaranteed into regionals for teams who won their conference championships, including the SWAC. It wasn't until Wednesday, when the fields for the six regional sites were announced, that Alabama State learned it wasn't listed in the field. How it happened has caused some confusion. Arkansas Pine-Bluff didn't sponsor women's golf for the 2024-25 academic year, meaning the SWAC had only five programs and not the necessary six to qualify the conference for an automatic-qualifying berth. That meant Alabama State didn't, after all, earn a spot in NCAA Regionals with its win last week. However, leading up to the selection show, information on the NCAA website listed 29 automatic qualifying teams and 43 at-large bids. On Golf Channel, the selection show graphic before regional sites were announced had those figures listed. Even on the NCAA Women's Golf homepage, a story previewing the postseason said there were 29 automatic qualifying teams after Regionals were set Wednesday. Ultimately, the final tally was 28 automatic and 44 at-large bids were awarded, with Alabama State left out. UC Davis was the team securing the final at-large spot in the women's field.
Miami Herald
16-04-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
Dolphins fly in three more draft prospects, including a running back with a past mystery
Two highly productive running backs and a disruptive defensive tackle were among the final batch of prospects that took predraft visits to Dolphins headquarters this week before Thursday's NFL cut-off for such meetings. Washington defensive tackle Sebastian Valdez, Oklahoma State running back Ollie Gordon and Arizona running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt all were flown to Miami to meet with Dolphins coaches and executives this week, according to three sources. Gordon ran for 880 yards last season (4.6 per carry) and scored 13 touchdowns, one year after he led FBS with 21 rushing touchdowns. He averaged a robust 5.4 yards per carry in three college seasons. His one blemish was an August 2024 arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. Lance Zierlein projects the 6-1, 226-pound Gordon to go in the fifth round and said he's a 'big-workload back with a skill set that requires a physical, downhill run scheme. Gordon is tight-hipped and forced to run linear tracks. He plays with adequate decisiveness and interior vision but lacks the agility to cut sharply or slip tackles in tight quarters. 'When he gets going downhill he becomes a battering ram, slamming through tackles and adding tough yards after contact. He's good in the screen game and could improve his protection in time. His 2024 production fell off through no fault of his own. Gordon is big and physical and could attract Day 2 attention from teams looking to add a bruiser to a two-back system.' Croskey-Merritt averaged 6.4 yards per rush with 18 TDs on 202 FCS carries for New Mexico and Arizona. He spent his first four years at Alabama State, rushing for 1164 yards and 13 touchdowns, then spent one year at New Mexico, where he averaged 6.3 yards on 189 carries, with 17 TDs. Croskey-Merritt originally transferred to play for Arizona last offseason, later flipped to Mississippi, then changed his mind again and recommitted to Arizona, where he played in one game (against his former team, New Mexico) and ran for 106 yards on 13 carries. But Arizona then made him ineligible for the final 11 games as a precautionary move because of concern that the NCAA might determine that he had used up his college eligibility. The eligibility questions stemmed from a mystery about whether Croskey-Merritt redshirted at Alabama State in 2019. ESPN stats show Croskey-Merritt playing in eight games for Alabama State in 2019. But Alabama State said that Croskey-Merritt played in only four games that year, which would have allowed him to redshirt and play last season at Arizona. Croskey-Merritt reportedly switched numbers with another running back at Alabama State, which caused some confusion about how many games he actually played. Alabama State insists he played only four games that season, but Arizona wanted to take no chances. Croskey-Merritt was named MVP of the 2025 East-West Shrine Bowl, where he rushed for 97 yards and two touchdowns on 11 carries. As for the 304-pound Valdez, he had 49 tackles and two sacks in his only season at Washington. He played three seasons (2021-23) at Montana State, earning first-team All-Big Sky honors in 2022, and second-team All-Big Sky in 2023, when he had five sacks. He could be drafted on Day 3 or be a priority undrafted free agent. Teams can bring as many as 30 non-local prospects to their headquarters for meetings and medical testing. Among other players who took 30 visits to the Dolphins: UCF cornerback BJ Adams, Washington State receiver Kyle Williams, Elon receiver Chandler Brayboy, Texas A&M defensive tackle Shemar Turner, Rutgers defensive tackle Kyonte Hamilton, South Carolina safety Nick Emmanwori, Penn State safety Kevin Winston Jr. and Texas defensive tackle Alfred Collins, who's a possibility for Miami's second-round pick at 48. During Chris Grier's regime as general manager, the Dolphins have drafted some players who took 30 visits to Miami Gardens and some who did not. Though the Dolphins don't use 30 visits as smokescreens, there are some cases where the team simply wants to learn more information about a player or do medical testing on a past injury.
